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Nigeria ‘investigating’ deadly air strike in Niger

Abuja – Nigeria’s military said on Monday that it was probing reports from neighbouring Niger that it accidentally killed children... Read more

21 Feb, 2022

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Stray Nigeria air strike kills seven children in Niger, says governor

Niamey – An air strike by the Nigerian army targeting ‘bandits’ has left seven children dead and five others wounded... Read more

21 Feb, 2022

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Nigeria returns two looted treasures to traditional palace

Benin City – Nigeria’s government has handed over two bronze treasures to a traditional royal palace in part of a... Read more

20 Feb, 2022

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Nigeria fuel tanker blast kills 17

Abuja – An explosion killed at least 17 people on Friday in Nigeria’s southwestern Ogun state, after a vehicle... Read more

19 Feb, 2022

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102-year-old woman wants to run for Nigerian president in 2023

Cape Town – A 102-year-old Anambra woman has reportedly declared her intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2023.... Read more

18 Feb, 2022

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Gunmen kill eight traders, 51 cows in Nigerian market

Lagos – Gunmen have attacked a cattle market in southeast Nigeria, killing eight traders and 51 cows, police said on... Read more

17 Feb, 2022

Business

Nigeria begins 24-hour supply to end fuel shortage

Lagos – Nigeria’s state-run oil company said it had started a 24-hour distribution of petrol to service stations to end... Read more

16 Feb, 2022

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At least five killed by jihadist landmine in north Nigeria

Kano – Five people were killed when a civilian convoy hit a landmine planted by jihadists in northeast Nigeria near... Read more

16 Feb, 2022

Business

Week-long fuel scarcity hits oil-rich Nigeria

Lagos – A week-long petrol scarcity is fraying nerves in oil-producing Nigeria as gas stations run out of stock,... Read more

15 Feb, 2022

Countries

Suspended Nigerian top cop linked to drug cartel

Lagos – Nigeria’s drug agency on Monday declared a suspended senior police officer once celebrated for exposing several high-profile crimes... Read more

15 Feb, 2022